Classical Mythology in English Literature

Overview

Classical Mythology in English Literature brings together a range of English versions of three classical myths. It allows students to explore the ways in which they have been reinterpreted and reinvented by writers throughout history. Beginning with a concise introduction to the principle Greco-Roman gods and heroes, the anthology then focuses on three stories: * Orpheus, the great musician and his quest to free his wife Eurydice from death * Venus and Adonis, the love goddess and the beautiful youth she loved * Pygmalion, the master sculptor who fell in love with his creation. Each section begins with the classical sources and ends with contemporary versions, showing how each myth has been used/abused or appropriated since its origins

Details

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published

1999

Pages

456

Language

EN

Categories

Fiction / Anthologies (multiple authors), Fiction / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Literary Collections / General, Literary Criticism / General, Literary Criticism / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Literary Criticism / Ancient & Classical, Literary Criticism / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Social Science / Folklore & Mythology

ISBN-13

9780415147545